Essays about: "drivers of success of SMEs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words drivers of success of SMEs.

1. 1. One-Click Internationalisation through E-Commerce Marketplaces? A qualitative study of the key capabilities for SMEs

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Leonie Charlotte Seige; Laura Kristin Weers; [2020]
   Keywords : SMEs; digital platforms; e-commerce marketplace; internationalisation; capabilities; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose – While e-commerce marketplaces have changed the way SMEs operate across borders, literature connecting digital platforms with the internationalisation of firms is scarce. Although the Uppsala Model and the Born Global concept acknowledge the influence of digital technologies, they do not capture the phenomenon of e-commerce marketplaces as a new mode of entry. READ MORE

3. 2. How to Achieve Profitable Growht for SME:s : A Study of the Swedish Wood Industry

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Pontus Larsson; Fredrik Möller; [2020]
   Keywords : Tillväxt; SME; aktiviteter;

   Abstract : Profit and growth are the pillars of all business enterprises. The Swedish wood industry has historically been characterized by pressured margins and marginal growth, and in particular SME's have had many challenges in regard to long-term success. READ MORE

4. 3. An Analysis of M&A Activity in the European SME Market and Value Drivers of Post-Merger Performance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Callum Hutchinson; Lukas Beckmann; [2020]
   Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; SMEs; M A Performance; Europe; M A Success Factors; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Abstract This thesis investigates the impacts pre-merger characteristics play in long-term post-merger performance from a sample of small and medium sized enterprises whom conducted M&A activity within the European Union between the time period of 2011-2013. Using data collected, a quantitative analysis was performed to measure the impact of six separate factors on post-merger performance analyzing the abnormal ROA through the inclusion of pre-merger performance as a control variable. READ MORE

5. 4. Make way for the Artificial Intelligence train : A qualitative case study investigating the internationalization of Swedish AI firms, as well as the drivers and barriers affecting their process.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Linn Johansson; Marcus Persson; [2018]
   Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; AI; Innovation; Internationalization; Networks; Barriers; Drivers;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to investigate and analyse the internationalization of Swedish SMEs operating within the artificial intelligence industry, as well as to identify the drivers and barriers that influence the process. The methodology chosen for the research was to conduct a qualitative multiple case study with different Swedish AI firms with international operations through an abductive approach. READ MORE

6. 5. Financing Success through Equity crowdfunding : The case of Start-ups and SMEs funded on a European crowdfunding platform

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Pia Neugebauer; Justina Medziausyte; [2017]
   Keywords : equity crowdfunding; success drivers; entrepreneur finance; funding gap;

   Abstract : Due to changes of regulations in the banking sector after the credit crunch, equity crowdfunding has become an alternative funding source in raising capital for small and medium sized enterprises, that face a lack of financial resources or trustworthiness. The aim of this thesis is to identify the determinants of a successful equity crowdfunding project. READ MORE